"These beads are very cute. You are paying for the convenience of having them prewired and ready to use as a charm. Otherwise it would not be worth paying this much for 25 beads. But if you are in a rush to make book marks or a bracelet or you are new to beading these are a perfect purchase for you. The beads are very pretty and the wrapping looks professional. I would recommend these to beginners and professeionals looking for convenience."